April 11, 2020
The world seems to be in the clutches of the deadly virus that has seized the globe miserably. As the coronavirus is new in invention, people seems to be worried about the consumption of food carrying virus deposits on them and probably can be transmitted by ingesting such food. With summers in, and also the COVID-19 virus, it is generally understood that frozen treats like ice creams are harmful to eat in such circumstances. It was rumored that ice creams are the carriers of the virus and hence all should avoid eating it. This negative approach of the consumers pulled ice cream industry in losses in spite of issuing various articles related to the safe consumption of the treat.
Again, to reassure Indian consumers, Indian Ice Cream Manufacturer’s Association (IICMA), wrote to International Dairy Food Association Inc. (USA) seeking a response from the US authorities to give a satisfactory reply to the skeptical beliefs of Indian ice cream consumers.
IDFA gave their reply via email as under:
“Thank you for reaching out. There is no evidence of Coronavirus being transmitted through food, including ice cream and other dairy products.
Food Is Safe: It is important to note that no public health authority has advised of any concern that COVID-19 can be transmitted or has been known to be transmitted via food or drink”.
The U.S. FDA states that currently there is no evidence of food or packaging being associated with transmission of COVID-19.
IDFA is confident that dairy foods produced and processed in the United States are safe and wholesome and the system in place to ensure the safety and integrity of dairy foods is working as intended.
IDFA has urged the readers to click on the attached site and set the mind free for Dairy and dairy related Industry.
http://www.idfa.org/coronavirus